John Fogerty - The Long Road Home: Ultimate John Fogerty Creedence Collection - [CD]

This ultimate collection of songs written and performed by the legendary John Fogerty is the first ever compilation featuring both John's solo work and Creedence Clearwater Revival material. 25 must have Fogerty songs on one CD, Compiled and sequenced by John himself. Concord. 2005. John Fogerty has finally made peace with his old label, Fantasy Records. One of the results of this is the first ever assemblage of his Creedence Clearwater Revival hits with his less classic solo work. The Long Road Home is a mixed bag, though. Since there are plenty of worthy Creedence hits packages, fans likely already own 14 of these 25 tracks (four more CCR songs appear in recently recorded concert versions). But there's never been a compilation of Fogerty's inconsistent, occasionally inspired solo career, and unfortunately only seven tunes from six studio discs make the cut. There are no selections from the spotty Eye of the Zombie or his first post-Creedence covers album, the excellent Blue Ridge Rangers. Only two tracks from 1975's terrific yet obscure John Fogerty make an appearance, and both are represented in spirited but inferior live performances. The Long Road Home remains an enjoyable listen, but these limitations prevent it from living up to its "ultimate" subtitle. --Hal Horowitz

Track list: 1. Born on the Bayou, 2. Bad Moon Rising, 3. Centerfield, 4. Who'll Stop the Rain, 5. Rambunctious Boy, 6. Fortunate Son, 7. Lookin' Out My Back Door, 8. Up Around the Bend, 9. Almost Saturday Night (Live), 10. Down on the Corner, 11. Bootleg (Live), 12. Have You Ever Seen the Rain?, 13. Sweet Hitch-Hiker, 14. Hey Tonight (Live), 15. The Old Man Down the Road, 16. Rockin' All Over the World (Live), 17. Lodi, 18. Keep on Chooglin' (Live), 19. Green River, 20. D Vu (All Over Again), 21. Run Through the Jungle, 22. Hot Rod Heart, 23. Travelin' Band, 24. Proud Mary, 25. Fortunate Son (Live)